Senior Engineer, Structural (Distribution)

Ausnet; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 110 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AusNet is seeking a Senior Engineer, Structural (Distribution) in Melbourne. The role focuses on delivering specialised structural engineering support for the distribution network, optimizing cost, risk and asset performance across the lifecycle.

The position offers a hybrid Office/Work-From-Home arrangement and sits within the Lines team of Network Management, Distribution. Key responsibilities include leading asset performance reviews, guiding material selection for durability, verifying loads

Qualificações

• Degree in Engineering with Structural focus.
• Experience in utilities/asset management preferred.
• Knowledge of asset management leading practices and standards.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialised structural engineering guidance for distribution assets.
• Review loads and stresses to meet safety standards.
• Develop asset management concepts, plans and business cases.
• Supervise consultants and contractors on asset management projects.
• Identify innovative asset management techniques and risk controls.
• Lead failure and incident investigations when needed.
• Draft technical reports and support decision-making.
• Manage documentation for projects and asset programs.
• Provide strategic asset performance insights to the team.

Conhecimentos

Structural engineering

Asset management

Regulatory standards

Failure investigations

Project leadership

Formação académica

Engineering degree (Structural)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We bring the energy – through purpose and people. Not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

About the Role

We have a great opportunity currently available for a Senior Engineer, Structural (Distribution) to join us!

This role will see you providing specialised structural engineering expertise for AusNet’s Distribution network equipment to ensure that we optimise the cost, risk and performance over the asset lifecycle.

With a hybrid split (Office/WFH)), this role is based in Southbank, Melbourne and is part of our Lines team within our Network Management, Distribution line of business.

What You Will Deliver

Provide an overview of network asset performance, leading to the provision of appropriate and timely advice for the overall effective management of network assets

Provide guidance on choosing materials that minimise wear and tear over time, such as weather-resistant coatings on steel and composite materials for poles

Reviewing calculation for loads and stresses that new or existing components could face, ensuring they meet or exceed safety standards and compliance

Identify and implement innovative asset management techniques

Establish contingency and risk management plans to ensure appropriate network asset management decisions are made

Manage consultants, contractors and other service providers as they relate to asset management activities

Provide expertise on strategies, asset performance, and technical specifications

Develop concepts, prepare business cases and manage project documentation

Investigate equipment failures, draft reports and make informed technical decisions

What we’re looking for

Degree qualified in Engineering (Structural or equivalent)

Demonstrated experience within the Utilities industry in engineering/asset management

Understanding of Asset Management leading practices, frameworks and relevant standards, including regulatory frameworks and legislation

Ability to lead and coordinate failure and incident investigations

Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategic asset management plans, preferably in a regulated environment

In-depth knowledge of distribution system components, equipment, and technologies, with a focus on lines assets, zone substation structures, emerging trends and innovations

Knowledge of relevant condition monitoring and assessment techniques for power and instrument transformers

Excellent knowledge of Line construction methods

The AusNet experience is all about…

Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time

We love unpacking clever ways and looking at things differently.

Building an energy future to be proud of

We’re a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what’s right for our customers and communities.

Being a part of a team that cares deeply about each other

We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. And we’re humble through and through.